AROUND FETHİYE

Besides having wonderful beaches, Fethiye is also a perfect spot for people interested in mythology.

The mysteries of the gods of ancient mythology still linger in the remote caves and bays of the Gulf of Fethiye. The most popular are the temples of Apollo; God of music, poetry, plague, oracles, sun, medicine, light and knowledge and Artemis, Goddess of the Hunt, Forests and Hills, the Moon.

The myths say that Apollo was born in Patara, the main port of Lycia, to the south of Xanthos and Letoon. You can find magical remains of ancient civilisations everywhere in this region, which is also known for the hospitality and cheerful friendliness of its people.

If you are not into mythology, you can take the 90 minute ferry service to the island of Rhodes.